Dr. Neelima Deshpande

Understanding Menopause: Symptoms, Health Concerns, and Management Strategies – Part II

Menopause symptoms

We discussed the pre and post menopause signs as well as common symptoms of menopause in Part I. We will continue with more symptoms of menopause in this blogpost. Urinary problems Declining estrogen levels affects the vagina and the supporting tissue between the vagina and the bladder too. In women, the genitourinary tract has multiple […]

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Understanding Menopause: Symptoms, Health Concerns, and Management Strategies – Part I

Menopause symptoms, health concerns, management strategies

Menopause is defined as that time in a woman’s life when her menstrual cycles stop. This age is approximately 50 +/- 5 years across the globe. The average age is about 52 years. Many Indian women undergo menopause before the age of 50 years.  Menstrual cycles stop when there are few or no eggs left in

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Menopause Treatment – How to Make it Work for You

Menopause, a natural phase in a woman’s life, affects around 20% of women with bothersome symptoms. Treatment aims to alleviate issues like hot flashes, anxiety, and vaginal discomfort. Understanding the causes, risks, and proper diagnosis is crucial. Menopause is not an illness but can be effectively managed through lifestyle adjustments and medications. Hormone therapy, particularly

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Vulvovaginal Atrophy – Vaginal Dryness, Irritation, and Painful Intercourse

Vaginal dryness, irritation and pain with intercourse are bothersome symptoms of menopause Every woman that goes through the menopause will have to face the situation with the symptoms like vaginal dryness, irritation and painful intercourse in one day or the other. Understanding the reason for and getting the awareness of the reasons that cause will

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